Cookies make the holidays merry: 5 great recipes | Food and cooking
¼ cup hot water (not boiling)
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated or ground
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
1 ounce plain gelatin (1 packet)
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
Notes: The cookies may be rolled